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Cricket on the sports fields
January 2010

Tue

05

Jan

2010

The First Update - and so far correct!

1920 - just went out for half an hour. The weather forecast this morning was that this will probably be the hardest winter for about 100 years - though some are saying the worst only for a mere 20 or so!

Coming back from this brave - or foolish - expedition, there was a tremendous blizzard. The weather forecast for today was almost exactly right, even to the timing. The snow was very fine, but hard, and blowing almost horizontally.

And this was the scene just two hours later. Not a camera problem - heavy, yet fine, snow.

Just the start!
Fine, heavy snow

Wednesday Morning (1030)

Deep enough, but not as deep as some. 4" (about 10cm) in the grounds this morning.

From near the Colts' pavilion

A snowy Caldicott tree

 

Wed

06

Jan

2010

From the Past ... and More

On a walk through The Beeches today, the snow made everything look beautiful:

Across the road from Caldicott
This was the start of the walk - across the road from Caldicott

Then - lovely surprise - a few yards further on I met William Kay, an ex-Caldicott boy who left in 2004. See Pass on Scholarship Papers on the linked page. He was with his parents and girlfriend:

Alomost like old times ...
Only a few yards from his old prep school

Next, after a short chat, moving on to see more of the snow, and the many people out enjoying it:

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Not ex-Caldicott boys, but very happy to pose with their hairy snowman!

Here is another. The dogs were actually very nice, not fierce at all!

I wish I had nice warm fur!
Humans and dogs, all very friendly

 

Thu

07

Jan

2010

Snow Photographs

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There are 6 pictures on this page. All pictures are also available full size on Order Photographs. The usual password is required for these.

Hedgerley
by Mr Lavelle - Hedgerley

Burnham Beeches
by Mr Lavelle - Burnham Beeches

Burnham Beeches
by AGP - Burnham Beeches

Burnham Beeches
by AGP - Burnham Beeches (2)

Burnham Beeches
by H Lloyd (13.02) - Burnham Beeches

Burnham Beeches
by H Lloyd (13.02) - Burnham Beeches

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Sat

09

Jan

2010

Snow Photographs - Page 2

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A Williams
by A Williams (13.02) - Burnham Beeches

Beeches_Williams2
by A Williams (13.02) - Burnham Beeches

by Mrs Doggart
by Mrs Doggart - Caldicott

by Mrs Doggart
by Mrs Doggart - Burnham Beeches

by Mrs George
by Mrs George - Snowman at home

 

Mon

11

Jan

2010

The First Assembly

This, the first Assembly of term, began with the Headmaster welcoming the newcomers: first the boys, then the staff. He reminded them of the Caldicott way, which is to help anyone if they appear lost: everyone helps, even if they are not best friends!

Then some Highly Commended awards were made for history work (Armada Diaries) from last term:
They were to F Andreae, N Brown, B Maxwell, T McCullagh, A Nicol, A Peters and M Temple.

He then congratulated the boys on the ski trip. Yesterday had been difficult. The boys had got up at 3am for their flight home, only to find that there was chaos at Geneva airport. The flight was delayed for some hours, but the boys remained positive and always polite.

Mr Doggart concluded by saying that it is important to get straight down to work. This applies to everyone in the school, but particularly to the Sixth Form, in the run-up to their final examinations. They should also organise themselves to do extra work in the evenings. This is important preparation for the more independent ways of the senior schools.

Mr Smith then told the boys that there have been some injuries reported in schools from throwing snowballs. Fortunately none at Caldicott. They will have chances to play in the snow, but it must be with an adult present. He reminded them about manners and the words 'thank you'. This was particularly helpful at Geneva yesterday!

It reminds me of something I was told many years ago: You catch more flies with honey than you do with fly-paper!

To conclude - the current House scores:

Will it last? Jenkins ahead ...

 
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